New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comment on a New York Post (3/14/2012) article reporting a considerable decline in the average number of monthly Elevator inspections performed in New York. The law requires the Department to inspect buildings each lift at least once per year. The New York personal injury attorneys at The Perecman Firm have some Elevator accident cases handled in the past 30 years.
New York, New York (PRWEB) March 21, 2012Lifts are inspected less frequently in New York. According to the New York Post (3/14/2012) declined, the average number of monthly Elevator inspections carried out by the New York City Department of buildings 28 percent since 2008.
"Lifts would safely keep a priority. Not only is it the right, but if someone is injured because a lift fails, there will be consequences for property and business owners, "said New York personal injury lawyer, a New York personal injury lawyer Perecman for over 30 years. "Accidents can lead to liability of costly lawsuits. Owners must have their lifts inspected to verify that they are in perfect condition like. "
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer of office has information indicating that the average monthly inspections of lifts from January 2006 to September 2008 were 7,930. Between the end of that period and June 2011 the average was 5,723.
There were 53 New York elevator in 2010, 43 Elevator accidents and in 2011, DOB found in the New York Post officials.
In June 2010, said the only 60,000 3,016 lifts from the city were inspected by the DOB, the New York Post.
"The importance of inspection and maintenance of lifts cannot be understated. Many people are depending on the professional assessment, maintenance and replacement of worn Elevator components to keep them safe, "said New York personal injury lawyer, founder of the Perecman firm Perecman, one of New York personal injury law firms.
Victims of New York Elevator accidents and/or their families entitled to substantial damages for New York Elevator accident injuries, especially when they are caused by improper maintenance or negligence.
Contact the New York personal injury attorneys at The Perecman Firm on http://www.perecman.com/.
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